East Branch Ausable River at Au Sable Forks NY
Is East Branch Ausable River at Au Sable Forks NY flooding right now?
East Branch Ausable River at Au Sable Forks NY measured 1.17 ft on 2026-10-27 18:15:00 UTC. That observation was 5.8 ft below its 7 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.17 ft
Streamflow
76 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft, with major flooding at 11 ft. The highest crest on record was 18.51 ft on Mon, Aug 29, 2011.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 4.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7 ft | 5.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 9 ft | 7.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 11 ft | 9.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 18.51 ft | 2011-08-29 |
| 15.82 ft | 2022-02-18 |
| 15.22 ft | 1996-11-09 |
| 13.96 ft | 1990-02-23 |
| 13.27 ft | 2018-01-12 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Ausable River near Au Sable Forks NY | 2.1 mi | Clinton County |
| White Brook near Wilmington NY | 9.3 mi | Essex County |
| W Br Ausable River Tributary 2 below St Hw 86 near Wilmington NY | 11.0 mi | Essex County |
| Highlands Forge Lake Outlet near Willsboro NY | 12.6 mi | Essex County |
| Little Ausable River near Valcour NY | 14.1 mi | Clinton County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.